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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.50 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.50 and 124.84 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.50 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.50 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.50 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 24,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154.95/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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